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A large, historic building with multiple windows and a prominent tower, situated by a river.

A spacious lobby with a large window, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a chandelier, and a door with a sign.

A room with a large window, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

1. The Ambassador Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

AED 875

AED 1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A stone building with a red door, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, a chandelier, and a window with frosted glass.

A staircase with black balusters and a checkered carpet.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden vanity, and a window providing natural light.

2. Cambeth Lodge Guesthouse

Dalneigh, 0.9 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Jan

AED 442

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A clock tower with a large clock face, stone architecture, and a view of houses in the background.

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the sea through the windows.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a bottle of Freixenet Prosecco on a table.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a landscaped garden and a historic building in the background.

3. Ardentorrie Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 1.1 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Clarissa

AED 424

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to a covered area, and a stone facade.

A bar area with a green counter, black chairs, and a patterned floor.

A red-walled room with a grand piano, a sofa set, and a large mirror.

A hot tub with a towel, a table with chairs, and a candle.

4. Rocpool Reserve

Inverness City Centre, 1.5 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Rachel

AED 1,013

AED 1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with black cabinets, a stainless steel island, and pendant lights.

A living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, a television, and a coffee table.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, leading to a landing with a framed picture on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a radiator.

5. Scardroy Bell Tower

Inverness City Centre, 0.6 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Adrian

AED 569

AED 683 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional white building with a sign reading 'NORTH KESSOCK HOTEL' and a green fence in front.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a view of the sunset, and a parking lot in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A dining table set with multiple wine glasses, forks, and knives, with a view of a body of water through large windows.

6. North Kessock Hotel

2 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

AED 423

AED 508 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A neatly made bed with a tray of tea set and a teapot.

A staircase with a black railing, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the walls.

A restaurant interior with hanging plants, stone walls, and wooden furniture.

A staircase with a patterned carpet, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. Black Friars

Inverness City Centre, 0.5 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Amy

AED 328

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, and a painting on the wall.

A corner room with two chairs, a small table, and a vase with flowers.

A wooden deck with picnic tables, a potted plant, and a brick building in the background.

A two-story building with a yellow door, multiple windows, and a brick facade.

8. The Coo's Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 0.8 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Tamra

AED 266

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A river with a bridge, trees, and historic buildings in the background.

A view of a historic building with a large tower and a church-like structure across a river.

A stone building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and a sign for 'Glenmorris Hotel.'

A hotel room with a large bed, red and beige bedding, a tray with a teapot and cups, and a view of a lake through the window.

9. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1.3 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

David

AED 257

AED 308 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden side table.

A modern living room with two white sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a blue patterned rug.

A rustic stone sign with the text "ROSSIE LODGE" mounted on a weathered stone wall, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

A large, two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a small garden area with white outdoor furniture.

10. Rossie Lodge

2.8 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Andrew

AED 2,848

AED 3,417 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with a large forest-themed mural on the wall, a neatly made bed with a brown throw blanket, and two nightstands with lamps and decorative items.

A distillery with copper stills and a large window overlooking a stone wall.

A distillery with a large sign reading "like theist" and outdoor seating with benches covered in snow.

A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, copper pipes, and a coffee machine.

11. The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

Inverness City Centre, 1.2 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Eugene

AED 336

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of trees through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dresser, and a window with a view of trees.

12. Rossal House Apartments

Lochardil, 2.6 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Carmen

AED 364

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor kitchen area with a stone countertop, a pizza oven, and two candles.

A room with a plaid armchair, a radiator, and a table with a book.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase of flowers, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a decorative swan towel arrangement.

13. The Redcliffe

Inverness City Centre, 1.2 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

sherry

AED 335

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted shelf with a framed picture, and a potted plant.

A room with a window, a blue armchair, a wooden bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a floral-patterned armchair, a framed artwork, a flat-screen TV, and a radiator.

A crowded indoor venue with round tables and chairs, people engaged in conversation, and a warm, dimly lit atmosphere.

14. Hootananny

Inverness City Centre, 0.7 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Kevin

AED 482

AED 578 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A room with a view of a castle through large windows, a round table, and two upholstered chairs.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and hanging chandeliers.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and three chandeliers.

A room with a round table and two chairs, large windows with white frames, and a view of a building and trees.

15. Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

Inverness City Centre, 1 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Terry

AED 466

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted TV displaying the time and a booking option, and a wooden door leading to another room.

A breakfast setting with pastries, a muffin, and a bowl of fruit on a table.

A modern building with a large glass facade and a traditional brick structure with arched windows.

A buffet setup with various dishes and bowls on a wooden table, surrounded by shelves with kitchenware.

16. B&B HOTEL Inverness

Inverness City Centre, 0.6 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Jason

AED 199

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for the beverage section.

A buffet with labeled food items including granola, fruit compote, and various muffins.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a lamp.

A vending machine stocked with beverages and snacks in a hotel lobby.

17. Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG

3 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Joseph

AED 250

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, a no diving sign, and a depth sign.

A historic building with a reception area, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, large windows, and plaid-patterned chairs. Tables are set with white tablecloths and silverware.

18. Belvilla Inverness Craigmonie Hotel

Crown, 1.8 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Kaylie

AED 268

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A two-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden door and a balcony.

A conference room with a dark wooden table, two chairs, a laptop, and a printer on a small table. There are hanging lights, a window with blinds, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A living room with three plaid armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a small side table. There are two windows with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a bidet.

19. Bank House

Inverness City Centre, 1.3 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Serena

AED 243

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round cushioned bench, and a planter box.

A bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne in a metal bucket filled with ice cubes, set in a room with a bed, pillows, and lamps.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Beaufort Hotel, indicating it offers banqueting, conferencing, and accommodation with a bar.

A bar area with stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

20. Beaufort Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1.4 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Cynthia

AED 282

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Ambassador Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Cambeth Lodge Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
Ardentorrie Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Rocpool Reserve	9.4 Exceptional 306 reviews	View
Scardroy Bell Tower	9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

Top Merkinch Local Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

B&B HOTEL Inverness

10/10 Excellent

"Didn't eat there or use the bar. The hotel was clean and well maintained. Staff were friendly"

Black Isle Bar and Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"My favourite part of the stay was the location. Super close to literally everything - train station, bus station, city centre, the riverside, everything's walkable and easy to get to..."

The Royal Highland Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great clean tidy room Lovely plesant staff The contential was great I was not happy about having to pay extra £9.50 if I wanted a cooked breakfast that should be in with the room rate I paid 359 for 2 nights I thought that was a bit pricey but the hotel was beautiful We enjoyed the free contential breakfast .the slection was vast Would defo stay there again 10/10"

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff"

Kingsmills Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel. Our room was cozy yet large and clean. Staff was kind and friendly."

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good

"The view of the Inverness Castle from our hotel room was amazing, the look changes with the clouds, the sun, the evening lights... The room was very spacious, a suite. It's a older building so the floor is not very even. The bathroom old tub is cute but not so practical for showers, you're wrap by the curtain and water on the floor."

Waverley Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Very good and easy to deal with and the room Was very clean first class thanks colin"

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good overall, good location."

Mercure Inverness Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice big rooms, breakfast is very good. Location is amazing. Only complaint is the toilets are not the best at flushing."

Other attractions near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

A spacious indoor market with a high arched ceiling, various shops including a barber shop, and a Christmas tree.

Victorian Market

7.8/10 (556 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Inverness when you stop by Victorian Market. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Eastgate Shopping Centre

8.0/10 (625 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.

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A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.

Inverness Castle

8.4/10 (1,112 reviews)

Find out about the history of Inverness with a stop at Inverness Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A calm canal with a lock gate, surrounded by greenery and buildings, under a twilight sky.

Muirtown Canal Locks

After visiting Muirtown Canal Locks, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Inverness. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by trees and a well-lit street at dusk.

Inverness Cathedral

8.8/10 (605 reviews)

Inverness Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Inverness, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

8.8/10 (42 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Inverness. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre

8.6/10 (19 reviews)

Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Inverness, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery

You can take time to visit Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery during your travels to Inverness. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merkinch Local Nature Reserve?

Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Inverness known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 459 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve?

Adjacent to Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery and The Royal Highland Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 459 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve?

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What can I see and do near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve?

Sights like Inverness Castle and Clootie Well highlight some of the local culture. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Ness Islands, Inverness Botanic Gardens, or Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Create some family memories at Inverness Leisure and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park.

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Our top choices for Merkinch Local Nature Reserve hotels

1. The Ambassador Hotel

2. Cambeth Lodge Guesthouse

3. Ardentorrie Guest House

4. Rocpool Reserve

5. Scardroy Bell Tower

6. North Kessock Hotel

7. Black Friars

8. The Coo's Guest House

9. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

10. Rossie Lodge

11. The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

12. Rossal House Apartments

13. The Redcliffe

14. Hootananny

15. Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

16. B&B HOTEL Inverness

17. Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG

18. Belvilla Inverness Craigmonie Hotel

19. Bank House

20. Beaufort Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Top Merkinch Local Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

B&B HOTEL Inverness

Black Isle Bar and Rooms

The Royal Highland Hotel

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Kingsmills Hotel

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Waverley Guest House

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Mercure Inverness Hotel

Other attractions near Merkinch Local Nature Reserve

Victorian Market

Eastgate Shopping Centre

Inverness Castle

Muirtown Canal Locks

Inverness Cathedral

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre

Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery

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